Will idaho extradite for leaving misdamenor probation?

No - Idaho will not extradite you for failing to complete misdemeanor probation, but before you go, consider the implications. First, I assume that you are on supervised probation. If not, there is no real problem with leaving the state. A person on unsupervised probation has promised to do certain things (like 5 days in jail and pay a fine), and follow the law. If you have completed any probation terms (jail, fine, classes) then no problem. If you have not completed the things you promised to do, then there will be problems whether you ever come back or not. For example - if your license is suspended here, and is not reinstated, you will not likely be able to get a license in any other state. Bottom line here - talk to a lawyer about your particular facts before you create an even bigger problem. Probation is not a huge deal. It restricts you in some ways but it keeps you out of jail. By the way - if the court suspended part of your sentence on the condition you would complete probation, and you jet out without completing the probation, the rest of that sentence hangs over your head. So that 180 days in jail with 170 suspended may become 180 days in jail. Talk to a lawyer!

Few states ever extradite on misdemeanor cases. The Governor has to sign off on an extradition! That said, I agree that you do not want a warrant out for you even if they will not extradite. It will cause problems. Since this is posted as DUI probation, I assume that there are also drivers license issues involved. Other states will generally not issue you a license until you have cleared up problems in a state where you have a DUI conviction. The distinction between supervised and unsupervised probation is important. Make sure you know what your requirements are. Often people think that because it isn’t a murder case, a drunk driving case is simple. Nothing could be further from the truth. These cases can be among the most complex a criminal defense lawyer handles. The government is willing to spend an incredible amount of money to convict you though. They will have expert witnesses available for consultation and trial. That you have been charged or that some contraption says your alcohol level was at a certain level does not mean that you are guilty. It certainly does not mean that you can be proven guilty using competent, valid evidence. Field sobriety “tests” are designed to give police a reason to arrest. You cannot “pass” them. The police will admit that almost a third of healthy young adults who take these tests without any alcohol will be judged to be “under the influence” – and that assumes they are properly administered! After even a first drunk driving conviction, you may face employment discrimination. You will certainly be charged higher for insurance. Having such a conviction will also make you a target for drunk driving arrest in future interactions with police. You will automatically become a suspect. You will want a lawyer who is familiar with field sobriety “tests,” perhaps one who is certified to administer these tests. You will want a lawyer familiar with the weaknesses of the contraptions that are used to report alcohol or drug levels. You want an experienced trial lawyer, used to cross-examining police officers. Police officers are practiced, experienced witnesses. That is, you want an experienced drunk driving defense lawyer, whether you call the offense DUI, OWI, DWI, OUI, or drugged driving. If any answer on helps you, mine or someone else’s, please mark it as "helpful" or "best answer" to help know which answers to show others. Thank you. --- Experienced DUI/DWI/OWI/Drunk Driving Lawyer in Madison, Wisconsin http://addbalance.com/drunk_driving_lawyer.htm --- Facebook Page Madison (Dane County) Wisconsin Drunk Driving / OWI / DWI / DUI Lawyer http://www.facebook.com/MadisonWiDrunkDrivingLawyer --- Field sobriety "tests" – Madison (Dane County) Wisconsin DUI / DWI / OWI / Drunk Driving lawyer http://addbalance.com/fieldsobrietytests.htm --- Drugged Driving/DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving with Prescription Drugs – Madison (Dane County) Wisconsin http://addbalance.com/duidrugs.htm --- Which Offenses Count as Priors in Wisconsin? - Madison Dane County Wisconsin DUI OWI Drunk Driving Lawyer answers http://addbalance.com/duimath.htm --- Ten Days to Save Your License - Administrative Suspension and Refusals in Madison (Dane County) Wisconsin http://addbalance.com/duitendaywarning.htm DISCLAIMER: Confidential information should not be disclosed in this Internet forum. I am an experienced Wisconsin drunk driving (DUI/OWI/DWI) defense lawyer practicing in Madison (Dane County) Wisconsin. The laws in each jurisdiction can be very different. I cannot give legal advice over the Internet nor can I establish an attorney client relationship with you. This Answer is provided for general education, not legal advice. See the "more" link below.